The car travelled a distance of 569 miles before having to be charged up, beating the previous record of 563.97 miles.
A Ford Mustang Mach-E has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest distance travelled in an electric vehicle on a single charge.
The car was driven by Kevin Booker and Sam Clarke, and co-piloted by Richard Parker – all from Webfleet – Bridgestone’s mobility management solution.
The previous record was achieved in September 2023 in Hangzhou, China, by Zeekr’s autonomous division, which managed a total distance of 563.97 miles.
The new record attempt was fastidiously documented with independently verified video footage, odometer readings, GPS, and battery level data from Webfleet.
The car was driven by Sam Clarke (Left) and Kevin Booker (Right). (Webfleet)
The record-breaking car was fitted with a 91kWh battery pack, and the car averaged a total of 6.25 miles per kWh on public roads throughout Norfolk, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Cambridgeshire.
Beverley Wise, regional director for Webfleet UKI Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, said: “This record is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in this endeavour.
“It represents a significant milestone in the electrification of road transport and demonstrates the potential of electric vehicles when supported by innovative Bridgestone tyre design and advanced fleet management technology.”
Additionally, the drive was over 24 hours and there was a mixture of urban and rural roads to emulate real-world driving.
Edmund King, AA president, said: “We are delighted to have supported this incredible achievement with our expert patrols and back-up team. The drivers, together with Ford Mustang Mach-E, Bridgestone and Webfleet, have all used their expertise to prove that EVs can go much further than people think. Such endeavours are important to show that electric vehicles can be a major part of the future transport mix.”
Only 2,275 Porsche 928s were built for the US market in 1979, and this example has been stored by its current owner since 2021.
A Porsche 928 featured in the film ‘The Risky Business’ will go up for auction at Bonhams cars in America next week.
The German coupe comes with a 4.5-litre V8 that produces 230bhp and features a five-speed manual gearbox, four-wheel independent suspension and disc brakes all around.
What makes this Porsche so special is that it was reported to have been used by the film star Tom Cruise who learnt how to operate a manual transmission behind the wheel.
It’s estimated that the 928 could sell anything between £1.1 – £1.4 million. (Bonhams Car Auctions)
A total of three 928s were used for the driving shots in the film, with the one being offered for sale being used for any wide shots with the whole car in view.
Originally, the car was painted white with a five-speed manual gearbox, but was repainted Platinum metallic – a colour available for a contemporary 928 but not introduced until 1981 for the film.
The car was rented by a movie car company and was used in driving and close up shots, especially in a chase scene with a 1975 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.
After its famous on-screen film production life, the car returned to California and was resprayed back to white and passed through a few local owners before it was rediscovered by documentarian Lewis Johnsen of Denver, Colorado.
The car originally was painted white. (Bonhams Car Auctions)
The 928 would later move on to another collection on the East Coast where it received mechanical and cosmetic work – while the current owner has had it in their possession since 2021.
The Porsche is predicted to sell for between £1.1 to £1.4 million pounds when the auction begins on August 16.
British buyers are still opting for crossovers and small hatchbacks according to the latest figures from SMMT.
July saw another steady growth in the new car market with a 2.5 per cent increase in registrations being experienced during the month..
A total of 147,517 new cars were registered last month, making it the best recorded July since 2020, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
The top 10 best-selling models are still dominated by crossovers and small hatchbacks, showing that they are the go-to choice for British buyers. Let’s take a look at the models that secured the top 10.
Kia Sportage -3,999
The Sportage is well equipped and comes with Kia’s seven-year warranty. (Kia)
Another win for Kia’s beloved crossover as the Sportage takes the crown for the best-selling car for the month yet again.
The Sportage is a good-looking and practical family crossover that benefits from a decent driving experience and Kia’s seven-year 100,000 warranty. Build quality is up there with the very best, and there is plenty of standard equipment on every model available in the range.
Nissan Qashqai – 3,633
The Qashqai has been a massive success for Nissan. (Nissan)
Built in Britain, the Qashqai has become a landmark car on our shores and it’s easy to see why. Not only is it very practical, but it also now is very efficient thanks to its optional e-Power hybrid powertrains which reduces overall running costs for private and company car buyers.
The Qashqai is also generously equipped and now with a recent facelift with improved on-board technology and tweaked exterior styling, will make the Nissan even more popular among buyers.
Ford Puma – 3,418
The Puma shares its underpinnings with the demised Fiesta. (Ford)
Though once the nation’s favourite, the Fiesta has been consigned to the history books and the alternative is now the Puma. Underneath its skin shares all the mechanicals and chassis with the much-loved supermini, but it houses a more lofty SUV look.
The Puma has been hovering around the best-sellers list for some time now and the reason is because it offers a lot of upsides. It’s great fun to drive, has generous equipment levels and is very cheap to run and has efficient engines.
Volvo XC40 – 3,055
The XC40 is a safe and classless choice among buyers. (Volvo)
The only Volvo to make it into the top 10 is the XC40. The compact SUV has been around since 2018 and in that time it has found a lot of homes over here in Britain.
The XC40 is a very likeable car as it offers plenty of space and safety for a growing family. Volvo knows a thing or two about how to build and design a car that will protect you and your occupants well, should an incident happen. It also looks good and has aged very well in its six-year existence, too.
Volkswagen Golf – 3,009
The Golf has just received a facelift, with Volkswagen listening to its customers. (Volkswagen)
Still seen as the benchmark of all the small family hatchbacks, the Golf represents excellent all-round refinement, build quality and practicality.
With a recent facelift, Volkswagen has also listened to its customers on what they want and now the Golf has physical steering wheel buttons and a larger, clearer infotainment screen with standard ChatGPT voice assistance.
It may not deliver the most exciting of experiences, but the Golf still leads the way in what most small family hatchbacks should do, and that is to offer a practical, efficient and good-to-drive car in a small package.
Hyundai Tucson – 2,917
The Tucson is the sister car to the best-selling Kia Sportage. (Hyundai)
The sister car to the best-selling Kia Sportage, the Tucson is still a hit with British buyers. Its wild and wacky styling may be subjective to a lot of people, but there is no denying that the Hyundai is a great car with plenty of powertrains available.
In fact, you can get the Tucson with petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options, which is great for many different buyers to suit their everyday needs.
Volkswagen T-Roc – 2,578
The T-Roc offers plenty of options and engines among buyers. (Volkswagen)
The T-Roc has made it onto the best-sellers list again, and that’s because people like its higher driving position compared to the beloved Golf and there are plenty of options and engines to choose from.
It may not drive as well as some of its rivals and the interior design might appear a bit bland to some, but it’s still a good-looking SUV that is refined and reasonably cheap to run, making it popular among young families.
Nissan Juke – 2,553
The Juke kickstarted the compact crossover class back in 2010. (Nissan)
Nissan’s Juke is a car which seems to have unending popularity. This small crossover is a common sight on the UK’s roads and is one of Nissan’s most in-demand models, owing to its efficient engine setup and cleverly packaged interior.
It shouldn’t be too long before Nissan unveils plans for its upcoming electric Juke, too, which is destined to be built at the firm’s Sunderland plant.
Volkswagen Polo – 2,541
The Polo is one of the most grown up of all the superminis. (Volkswagen)
Smaller, more efficient petrol cars have seen a resurgence of late in the new car market as buyers seek out models that won’t cost the earth to run. A prime example of this is the Volkswagen Polo, which delivers space and practicality in a package that’ll prove relatively inexpensive to fuel and insure.
The Polo also gets plenty of good materials alongside some handy technology. A well-sized boot only works to make the Polo even more usable.
MG HS – 2,445
The HS is a great choice for those looking for an SUV on a budget. (MG)
MG’s range of cars has always focused on affordability and that ethos has only become stronger as the years have passed. While it has put a big emphasis on electric cars, it’s the HS – which is available as a plug-in hybrid and a ‘regular’ petrol – which has made an entry on this month’s best-sellers list.
It’s MG’s largest SUV and, as a result, has the most amount of space to offer alongside plenty of in-car tech and some decent materials throughout. A recent update will only work to make the HS even more popular, too.
A new entry-level Core trim is £2,300 cheaper than an EX30 Pure, putting it in the same price bracket as Kia’s new EV3.
Volvo has announced an update to its vehicle range with a new entry-level EX30, its small electric SUV.
The EX30 Core now starts from £32,850, making it £2,300 cheaper than before and putting it on a par with the Kia EV3. Available with either single or single extended range motors, the former offers a claimed 209 miles on a single charge, while the latter can do a claimed 295 miles between trips to the plug and is priced at £37,050.
Equipment levels are also generous with the new trim level featuring 18-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, a rear parking camera, LED headlights and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen with Google Built-in.
Jim Rowan, Chief Executive for Volvo, said: “We know that price and cost of ownership is still one of the biggest challenges when people consider switching to an electric car. With the Volvo EX30, we aim to bring premium, fully electric mobility to a much broader audience, helping to advance and speed up the transition to the full electrification that our industry and society needs.”
The XC90 gains two new trim levels. (Volvo)
Furthermore, Volvo has introduced two more trim levels for its flagship XC90 SUV. Badged The Plus Edition and Ultra Edition, they will replace Plus and Ultra trim levels and are priced at £69,425 and rise to £83,880. In terms of engines, either petrol or plug-in hybrid powertrains are available – and they come with all-wheel-drive as standard.
Their specification includes perforated Nappa leather upholstery, ventilated front seats and tinted windows.
Both the EX30 Core and XC90 Plus Edition and Ultra Editions can be ordered now. Expected deliveries will take place in early 2025 for the former and autumn this year for the latter.
It will feature a carbon fibre body and a V8 engine, and there will be a supercharged version at an extra cost and will be limited to just 99 units.
One of Britain’s oldest car manufacturers, AC Cars, is making a return with its legendary Cobra.
Whereas the old model was sold purely as a roadster, this new version will come to market as a Coupe. Now called the Cobra GT Coupe, it’s more of a reference to the original – dating back to 1962. Also, inspiration has been taken by the firm’s A98 coupe Le Mans race car from 1964.
The car features an aluminium chassis and carbon fibre body to make it as light as possible and help to achieve a low overall weight of just 1450kg.
The standard car comes with a 450bhp V8 petrol engine. (AC Cars)
There will be a choice of three engine setups. A naturally aspirated V8 petrol, producing 450bhp or there will be a supercharged version of the same engine which will make 720bhp. Further details are yet to be announced. Finally, a limited production model badged Clubsport Edition will be available and will come with a 799bhp V8 – though just 99 examples will be produced.
David Conza, chief executive Officer of AC Cars said: “The reveal of the AC Cobra GT Coupe is a proud moment for us, and the story of a road-going AC Cobra coupe is one year in the making.
“To have been able to combine the timeless AC Cobra design into a car using the latest design and construction techniques breaks new ground for AC Cars. This means the limited Clubsport Edition will provide an incredible, racing car-like experience on either the road or the track.”
While prices have not been revealed for the limited Clubsport edition, the standard car will be priced at £325,000 – and both models are available to reserve now. The lucky 99 customers who place their order for the Clubsport will receive their car first, with expected deliveries commencing at the end of 2025.
